Charlene Gathers
Hollywood,SC
Summary
To obtain a position in a hospital setting to gain experience as a Medical Technician.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technician
Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community
James Island, SC
05.2018 - Current
- Operated and maintained medical equipment to ensure accurate diagnostics and patient care.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to coordinate patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained new technicians on equipment usage and protocols to enhance team performance.
Direct Support Caregiver
Disabilities Board Of Charleston County
Charleston, SC
04.2014 - 02.2018
- Provided personalized support to individuals with developmental disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and quality of life.
- Assisted clients in medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans and improving health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Trained new staff on best practices for direct support, fostering a knowledgeable and efficient caregiving environment.
- Monitored client progress and documented behavioral changes, contributing to ongoing evaluations of therapeutic approaches.
Sea Island Comprehensive Health Care Corporation
Charleston, SC
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Record vital signs
- Assist with patients needs
- Report changes to RN
Disability Board Of Charleston
Charleston, SC
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Assist consumers with daily needs
- Administer medication
- Provide transportation to medical appointments/services
Home Health Aide
Nightingales Nursing
Charleston, SC
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Provide conductive eating
- Encourage eating
- Observe and report intake of foods
- Keep home hazardous free
Assistant Teacher
CDI Head Start
Charleston, SC
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Implement programs for children
- Assist with parent-teacher group
- Prepared lesson plans
- Take observation of children
Assistant Teacher
BDCE Head Start
Charleston, SC
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Assist with parent-teacher group
- Implement programs for children
- Prepared lesson plans
- Take observation of children
Administrative Specialist 1
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Schedule appointments
- Data Entry
- Reception duties
- Assist parents and children
- Light typing and filing
Assistant Teacher
Sea Island Child Development Center
Hollywood, SC
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Assist in development programs
- Prepares lesson plans
- Assist with parent-teacher group
Teacher
Hope Treasure Chest
James Island, SC
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Prepared lesson plans
- Initiate activities for children
Customer Service Clerk
United States Coast Guard
New York, NY
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Assist customers with returns, complaints, and refunds
- Mailed orders for military personnel
- Process mail for UPS
Education
Patient Care Technician
Trident Technical College
01.2013
Early Childhood Education
Trident Technical College
01.2026
Certified Nurse Aide Training
Trident Technical College
01.2012
Work Keys
Trident One Stop
01.2009
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Medical Office Specialist
01.2005
Skills
- HIPAA regulations
- Direct patient care
- Patient interaction
- Patient vital taking
- Medical record documentation
Timeline
Medical Technician
Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community
05.2018 - Current
Direct Support Caregiver
Disabilities Board Of Charleston County
04.2014 - 02.2018
Sea Island Comprehensive Health Care Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2012
Disability Board Of Charleston
01.2012 - 01.2012
Home Health Aide
Nightingales Nursing
01.2012 - 01.2012
Assistant Teacher
CDI Head Start
01.2008 - 01.2011
Assistant Teacher
BDCE Head Start
01.2005 - 01.2008
Administrative Specialist 1
Medical University of South Carolina
01.1998 - 01.2005
Assistant Teacher
Sea Island Child Development Center
01.1995 - 01.1998
Teacher
Hope Treasure Chest
01.1991 - 01.1993
Customer Service Clerk
United States Coast Guard
01.1989 - 01.1992
Early Childhood Education
Trident Technical College
Certified Nurse Aide Training
Trident Technical College
Work Keys
Trident One Stop
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Medical Office Specialist
Patient Care Technician
Trident Technical College